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| Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch (D) |
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Day 10 - Christchurch - Picton - Wellington (B,D) |
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On arrival at Christchurch International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel and meet your fellow travellers.
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold
(2 nights)
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Travel along the East Coast to the fishing village of Kaikoura. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you travel through Marlborough Country, famous for its food and wine. Continue to Picton, where you board the Interislander Ferry for your journey through the Marlborough Sounds and across Cook Strait to Wellington.
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Wellington
(2 nights)
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| Day 2 - Christchurch (Bowls Game) (B,D) |
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Day 11 - Wellington (B) |
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| This morning enjoy a city tour of Christchurch, which includes a visit to the International Antarctic Centre. This afternoon transfer to one of the city’s leading bowling clubs where a friendly game against the local members has been arranged. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea and after the game, time will be available for you to mingle before returning to your hotel. |
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This morning enjoy an extensive city tour which explains the history and culture on show in New Zealand’s Capital, Wellington. A highlight will be a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, with exhibits that embrace both Maori and European views of the land, environment and people.
A leisurely afternoon has been set aside for you to further explore the sights or relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the waterfront. This evening has been left free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. |
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| Day 3 - Christchurch - Omarama (B,D) |
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Day 12 - Wellington - Taupo - Rotorua (B,D) |
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Depart Christchurch and view mountains, lakes and rivers as you travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. View the brilliant turquoise water, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue. See the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. Time is available (weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps before travelling to Omarama.
Accommodation: Heritage Gateway Hotel
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Depart Wellington and view the snow capped peaks of Mt Ruapehu and Mt Tongariro as you travel to Lake Taupo. Visit the spectacular Huka Falls, then travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua.
Accommodation: Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (2 nights) |
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| Day 4 - Omarama - Dunedin (B, SD) |
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Day 13 - Rotorua (Bowls Game) (B,D) |
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Depart Omarama and see Lake Benmore, New Zealand’s largest man-made lake, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin, a well preserved Victorian city. Enjoy an informative tour including a visit to Olveston House, a prestigious historic home full of art treasures. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift.
Accommodation: Mercure Leisure Lodge |
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This morning enjoy a Gondola ride to Skyrides Restaurant where a buffet breakfast and spectacular views are on offer. Travel to the Agrodome where you see performing sheep, a shearing display and sheep dog trial. Visit the boiling mud pools, see the awesome Geysers that Rotorua is famous for and this afternoon partake in another friendly game of Lawn Bowls. This evening you will experience an entertaining Maori Hangi and Concert. |
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| Day 5 - Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D) |
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Day 14 - Rotorua - Auckland - Bay of Islands (BD) |
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Travel out along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you enjoy a guided tour. Visit Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens and view the superb collection of flowers as you enjoy a delightful morning tea.
Farewell Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, your overnight stay. Tonight you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional).
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Superior Rooms) |
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This morning depart Rotorua and travel north via Auckland to the Parry Kauri Park to see a magnificent example of a Kauri Tree.
Continue via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, location of the signing of the treaty between the Maori tribes and the British.
Accommodation: Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge (2 nights) |
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| Day 6 - Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown (BL) |
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Day 15 - Bay of Islands (BD) |
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Depart Te Anau for a scenic drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch.
This afternoon travel to Queenstown, overlooking magical Lake Wakatipu. Spend the next 2 nights at this year round resort which offers a wide range of activities and attractions. This evening is free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants.
Accommodation: Mercure Queenstown Resort (2 nights)
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This morning travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Cape Brett and the famous Hole in the Rock. Keep an eye out for bottlenose and common dolpins before returning via Russell to Paihia for a free afternoon. A range of optional activities are available or you may choose to relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of the waterfront.
This evening enjoy the Culture North Night Show at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. |
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| Day 7 - Queenstown (Bowls Game) (B, SD) |
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Day 16 - Bay of Islands - Auckland (B, SD) |
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Today is a free day. There are plenty of sightseeing options and your Coach Captain is available to assist. This afternoon you may choose to enjoy a game of Lawn Bowls (subject to minimum numbers) with superb views overlooking Queenstown.
This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. On arrival sit back and relax, as you are treated to the best of New Zealand’s country cuisine in the Colonel’s Homestead. After dinner enjoy a short farm tour then reboard the TSS Earnslaw for a sing along by the piano as you cruise back to Queenstown. |
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Depart the Bay of Islands this morning and travel via Whangarei and Dargaville to Matakohe. Enjoy a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum before continuing to Auckland's North Shore.
Accommodation: Hotel Spencer on Byron
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| Day 8 - Queenstown - Arrowtown - Fox Glacier (B,D) |
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Day 17 - Auckland (Bowls Game) (BD) |
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Travel to Arrowtown, an old gold mining village and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the mighty West Coast, an area of stunning beauty. See the snow capped peaks of the Southern Alps as you travel to Fox Glacier. Time is available (weather permitting) to experience a scenic flight (optional) over the spectacular glaciers.
Accommodation: Hotel Heartland Glacier Country |
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This morning enjoy a city sights tour around Auckland before having some time at leisure.. Later this afternoon stroll across to one of Auckland’s finest bowling clubs for a friendly game against the local members.
Tonight you will be treated to a farewell dinner with your new friends. |
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| Day 9 - Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch (B, D) |
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Day 18 - Auckland (B) |
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Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue to Arthur's Pass and board The TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over massive viaducts and through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.
On arrival your coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation: Heartland Hotel Cotswold |
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Time to say goodbye.You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday. |
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